Cloudberry seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Cloudberry seeds produce low-growing, perennial plants with a spreading, herbaceous growth habit adapted to cool and cold climates. These plants develop simple leaves and grow close to the ground, forming small patches over time. Cloudberries thrive in moist, acidic soils and are commonly found in bog-like or water-retentive environments. They require consistent moisture and moderate sunlight, making them suitable for specialized garden settings that replicate cool, damp growing conditions.

Features

• Low-growing perennial plant with spreading habit
• Adapted to cool and cold climates
• Prefers moist, acidic, and water-retentive soil
• Suitable for specialized garden or bog-like conditions
• Develops ground-level growth over time

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Rubus chamaemorus
• Common Name (US): Cloudberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Arctic berry variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 1–6
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to summer
• Sowing Season: October to December (cold stratification period); February to March (sowing after stratification)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 60–120 days with cold stratification at 1–5°C, followed by cool conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, acidic, peat-rich soil
• Watering Needs: High, consistent moisture required
• Mature Plant Size: 10–25 cm height; spreading growth
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants